Tamarokuto Science Center

The Tamarokuto Science Center is a science museum in West Tokyo that combines interactive exhibitions with a large planetarium dome. The facility features hands-on displays and scientific models distributed across multiple themed exhibition areas that visitors can explore at their own pace.

The museum opened in 1994 as a collaborative effort between five surrounding municipalities seeking to create a shared educational resource for their communities. This regional partnership established the center as an institution serving multiple cities across western Tokyo.

The center serves as an educational hub for school groups and families across the region who come to explore science through hands-on experience. Visitors can see how scientific concepts apply to everyday life through the different themed exhibition areas that guide them through various fields of study.

The building is accessible by public transportation and has parking available for visitors arriving by car. Plan to visit during daytime hours when the natural light helps with viewing the exhibitions and the planetarium shows can be enjoyed with your eyes adjusted to the darkness.

The planetarium dome employs an advanced projection system capable of displaying an exceptionally high number of stars across its inner surface. This technical achievement creates an unusually immersive viewing experience that sets it apart from most other planetariums visitors might encounter.

Location: Shibakubochō

Inception: March 1994

Official opening: March 1, 1994

Address: 5 Chome-10-64 Shibakubocho, Nishitokyo, Tokyo 188-0014

Phone: +81424696100

Website: https://tamarokuto.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.73455,139.52304

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:20